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733 Best Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in United States

These bachelor's degrees in Social Sciences & Psychology in the United States are for applicants comparing undergraduate study routes in 2026. They suit students who want a first degree leading into further study or work in people-focused fields.

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HA Harvard University logo
QS World #4 #2 in United States Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Harvard University

Private University — Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1636, and named Harvard College in 1639 in honor of its first benefactor...

USD 48,500 – USD 65,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1636Founded
21,000Students
5,200International
Admissions open
78.8 / 100 · Outstanding
2Top pick
AU Adelphi University logo
#14 in United States United States

Adelphi University

Public University — Adelphi University is a private university in Garden City, New York, United States. Adelphi also has centers in Downtown Brooklyn, Hudson Valley, and Suffolk County in addition to a virtual,...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
3Top pick
AC Adrian College logo
#16 in United States United States

Adrian College

Public University — Adrian College is a private United Methodist liberal arts college in Adrian, Michigan. The college offers bachelor's degrees in 92 academic majors and programs. The 100 acre (0.40 km2) campu...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
4Ranked
AS Agnes Scott College logo
#17 in United States United States

Agnes Scott College

Public University — Agnes Scott College is a private women's liberal arts college in Decatur, Georgia. The college enrolls approximately 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The college is affiliated with...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
5Ranked
AS Albany State University logo
#29 in United States United States

Albany State University

Public University — Albany State University is a public historically black university in Albany, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1903, it is part of the University System of Georgia and is the largest histor...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
6Ranked
AC Albion College logo
#32 in United States United States

Albion College

Public University — Albion College is a private liberal arts college in Albion, Michigan, United States. The college was founded in 1835, and its undergraduate population was approximately 1,500 students as of...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
7Ranked
AH Allan Hancock College logo
#36 in United States United States

Allan Hancock College

Public University — Allan Hancock College is a public community college in Santa Maria, California. It offers associate degrees at its Lompoc Valley campus and at nearby Vandenberg Space Force Base. The college...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
8Ranked
AB American Baptist College logo
#52 in United States United States

American Baptist College

Public University — American Baptist College is a private, historically black Baptist college in Nashville, Tennessee, affiliated with the National Baptist Convention, USA. The school was founded in 1924. Upon...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
11Ranked
AP American Public University System logo
#55 in United States United States

American Public University System

Public University — American Public University System (APUS) is a private, for-profit, online university system headquartered at Charles Town, West Virginia. It consists of American Military University (AMU) an...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
12Ranked
AG Ana G. Mendez University logo
#59 in United States Orlando, Florida, United States

Ana G. Mendez University

Private University — Ana G. Mendez University is a private university located in Orlando, Florida, United States. Its programmes are accredited by US Dept. of Education (College Scorecard).

USD 13,575/yrTuition (indicative)
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4,763Students
International
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27.3 / 100 · Rated
13Ranked
AU Anderson University logo
#61 in United States United States

Anderson University

Public University — Anderson University is a public university located in United States.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
14Ranked
AU Andrews University logo
#63 in United States United States

Andrews University

Public University — Andrews University (Andrews) is a private Seventh-day Adventist university in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Founded in 1874 as Battle Creek College, it was the first higher education facility s...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
15Ranked
AC Angelina College logo
#64 in United States United States

Angelina College

Public University — Angelina College is a public community college with its main campus in Lufkin, Texas. The college enrolls more than 4,000 students in its undergraduate degree programs. In addition to its ac...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
16Ranked
AS Angelo State University logo
#65 in United States United States

Angelo State University

Public University — Angelo State University is a public university in San Angelo, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1928 as San Angelo College. It gained university status and awarded its first baccalaure...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
17Ranked
AT Anoka Technical College logo
#67 in United States United States

Anoka Technical College

Public University — Anoka Technical College is a public two-year technical college in Anoka, Minnesota, founded in 1967. The school is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
18Ranked
AU Antioch University logo
#71 in United States United States

Antioch University

Public University — Coalition for the Common Good, doing business as Antioch University, is a private university with multiple campuses in the United States and online programs. It is the continuation of Antioc...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
20Ranked
AS Appalachian State University logo
#74 in United States United States

Appalachian State University

Public University — Appalachian State University, or App State, is a public research university in Boone, North Carolina, United States. It was founded as a teachers' college in 1899 by brothers B. B. and D. D....

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
21Ranked
AC Arcadia College logo
#77 in United States United States

Arcadia College

Public University — Arcadia College, located in Arcadia, Missouri, United States, was founded by Rev. J.C. Berryman in 1843. The institution was associated with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Berryman then sol...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
22Ranked
AW Arizona Western College logo
#81 in United States United States

Arizona Western College

Public University — Arizona Western College (AWC) is a public community college in Yuma, Arizona. It offers associate degrees, occupational certificates, and transfer degrees. AWC also offers classes in Datelan...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
23Ranked
AB Arkansas Baptist College logo
#82 in United States United States

Arkansas Baptist College

Public University — Arkansas Baptist College (ABC) is a private Baptist-affiliated historically black college in Little Rock, Arkansas. Founded in 1884 as the Minister's Institute, while later renaming it to it...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated
24Ranked
AS Arkansas State University logo
#84 in United States United States

Arkansas State University

Public University — Arkansas State University is a public research university in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. It is the flagship campus of the Arkansas State University System and the second-largest univ...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

A bachelor's degree at this level is an undergraduate route that builds broad knowledge in social sciences and psychology before a later decision on work, graduate study, or professional training. The mix on this list includes public and private institutions, and one option is in Cambridge, which may matter if you want an urban setting rather than a smaller campus location.

The clearest published fee is for Harvard University, with tuition from USD 48,500. For the other institutions, fee information is missing, so you should compare cost directly with each university before deciding.

Before applying, confirm the exact tuition, the full programme title, entry requirements, and whether the course is offered in the study format you need. You should also verify the city, since only one institution has a city stated, and check any programme details that may differ by campus or department.

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology universities in United States?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Harvard University, Adelphi University, Adrian College. The full ranked list above shows QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements for each one.

How much does it cost to study Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology universities in United States?

Tuition varies widely by university and program, and international students usually pay more than domestic students. Every listing above shows the fee we hold for that program — labelled indicative where it has not yet been verified against the university's own published figures.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World positions, each institution's star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

About Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology universities in United States

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